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January 2025

Dear Friends of Liga MAC

What’s Happening at Liga MAC:

• Local business sponsors Liga MAC fundraiser for 2nd year
• Activities and programs abound at Liga MAC’s Learning Centre
• Liga MAC volunteer activities in full swing
• 15th Annual Knick Nac Golf Tournament a resounding success!

Community Sponsor Profile: Baja Luna

Tucked away on the edge of the San Jose arroyo in an area of mango orchards is one of San Jose del Cabo’s best kept secrets. Event location, Baja Luna, hosts over 100 weddings annually plus numerous other private functions and fundraisers. On January 29th, for the second consecutive year, Baja Luna will be the location for an event benefitting Liga MAC. The “Tacos Tostadas & Tequila” event (TTT) is the brainchild of Baja Luna chef/partner and Liga MAC Board Director, Tadd Chapman. In addition to being on Liga MAC’s Board for over 8 years, Tadd is also an instructor in Liga MAC’s Health Through Education program where he shares his knowledge of economical and nutritious food preparation with Liga MAC’s families. At Christmas this year, the staff of Baja Luna provided turkey dinners for 50 of Liga MAC’s most deserving families.

The TTT event will feature unique gourmet taco and tostada creations styled by 10+ local chefs paired with tequila and wine offerings. Baja Luna’s spacious grounds have ample room for the event’s 300 guests to wander from food station to food station and enjoy table seating provided by Del Cabo Events. Live music by Soundays and continuous music by DJ Be-Productions will supply an evening full of music. Tadd guarantees that no one will go home hungry. Each event ticket includes 5 food selections and a welcome drink plus 4 drink choices. For the first time, VIP tables featuring a dedicated server, unlimited food and drinks plus priority lounge seating will be available. So that ticket holders can party responsibly, Terramar Transportation will provide transportation from a central location for a nominal fee for those interested.

The atmosphere of Baja Luna ensures a relaxed, fun and friendly evening of wonderful food, music and socializing. For more information and to purchase tickets go to www.ligamac.org or contact Elva at elva@ligamac.org.

Program Report

• All programs resumed after Christmas break at the Learning Centre on January 13
• Self-Esteem & Social Skills – 47 grade 7 students meet with Liga MAC’s staff member Consuelo for 1.5 hours once per week
• Spanish & Math Tutoring – 138 grade 7, 8 and 9 students meet for 2 Spanish language classes and 2 mathematics classes per week under the instruction of teachers from Centro Pedagogico del Valle
• The new year round ESL Program – 45 grade 8 students plus 24 grade 11 students meet twice per week under the supervision of teacher Juan Carlos Cotamo and with the assistance of expat English speaking volunteers
• Health Through Education – 47 grade 10 students and their parents attend regular lectures given by health professionals; learn healthy cooking habits from professional chefs; receive instruction on planting vegetable gardens; and learn how to exercise as a family with a physical education instructor

• Conversational ESL – 75 grade 11 and 12 students will participate in a conversational English program under the guidance of English speaking volunteers. Classes begin January 18 and continue until Spring Break
• Choir – 15 Liga MAC students meet once per week for an initiation to music theory and appreciation under the tutelage of Maestro Mario Lozano

Volunteer Activities:

San Jose Organic Market – Liga MAC volunteers host an information booth at the market on Saturday mornings from 8:30 am to 12:00 pm. The booth has used books, Liga MAC merchandise and handmade crafts available for a donation. The market is located in La Huerta Sports Club north of Centenario Blvd on the north side of San Jose del Cabo.

Palmilla Organic Market – Liga MAC volunteers host an information booth at the market on Friday mornings from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm. The booth has used books, Liga MAC merchandise and handmade crafts available for a donation. The market is located at the Shoppes of Palmilla.

Liga MAC Donation Centre – Located at Paseo de los Marinos Blvd and Calle Goleta in Colonia El Chamizal, the Donation Centre receives gently used household items, clothes and books which it offers to the public for a donation. Run by volunteers, students and their parents, the centre is open on Tuesdays and Saturdays from 8:00 am to 1:00 pm.

Fundraising Activities

Knick Nac Golf Tournament – A sold out group of 80 players were on hand for the 15th Annual Knick Nac Golf Tournament at Querencia Golf Course. They enjoyed a round of golf, a delicious buffet meal and an array of silent auction items ranging from international golf trips to local dining. At the end of the evening a record sum of $195,000 was raised for Liga MAC’s programs. Congratulations to the event organizers! Plans are already underway for next year’s tournament.

Parting Comments

We have said more than once, that it takes a village to finance and support the students and programs of Liga MAC. The village in this case includes not just our many wonderful donors and volunteers but also our community sponsors like Baja Luna, Del Cabo Events, Terramar Transportation, the TTT chefs and many, many other local companies. These companies not only value the work done by Liga MAC to support local students but in many cases also hire Liga MAC graduates. Our successful community supported fundraising events allow our students to participate in life changing programs like English as a Second Language, music appreciation and Health Through Education. Please remember that when you patronize local businesses, you are also supporting Liga MAC.

With gratitude,

Maria Lindenberg, President
Liga MAC Board of Directors